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The average train between St Helens and Plymouth takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 22m
Duration
315 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

St Helens to Plymouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between St Helens and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 2:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country13h 45m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country12h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 34m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 34m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 34m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 34m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 55m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country7h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedWest Midlands TrainsCross Country7h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens to Plymouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from St Helens to Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 314.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Plymouth via Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 16m.

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